Economic and community development Charities
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Food And Community Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfareThe Charity operates foodbanks, debt work and youth services, chiefly in the city of Sheffield to achieve its charitable objectives.
Elite Supported Employment Agency Limited
Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareTo engage in the relief of poverty and distress of people with disabilities by aiding them. To advance into employment and in pursuing any other objects for the well being of people with disabilities.
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Economic and community development, Social welfareBRCC exists to help people and communities in Bedfordshire to do more for themselves.Our main areas of work are:- Supporting Communities- Health & Wellbeing- Environment- Community Transport- Rural Development
Vision 21 (cyfle Cymru)
Economic and community development, EducationThe charity's objective and principle activity is the education and training of adults with learning needs,by providing an environment in which they may be trained in vocational skills with a view to finding employment, so that they may play a full part in the community. We do this by providing vocational training in real work settings, that develop ability, confidence and social skills.
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, HousingProviding quality supported housing for homeless people, many of whom present with a range of complex health and mental health issues and addictions.Training and other support services to aid residents to progress towards "move on" to permanent residence, employment and independent living within a defined timescale. Additional services to the wider community
Mrs L D Rope's Third Charitable Settlement
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Social welfareTo give effect to the objects of the charity as expressed by the founders wishes. The charity's over arching aim is the relief of poverty. As a grant making charity the trustees support individuals and communities in great need in Suffolk, the UK and the Third World. In addition, the trustees support specific causes identified by the founder.
Ambition Lawrence Weston
Economic and community developmentCOMMUNITY REGENERATION
Five Children And Families Trust LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationOur objectives support achievement of the five outcomes for children. We are passionate about delivering high quality services to children and families: offering extensive outreach family support project, a range of centre based activities supporting healthier lifestyles, childcare and parent child interventions. Parents/young people are supported to access employment and training opportunities.
Share Community Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureShare provides vocational training, education, and opportunities for personal development to disabled people - especially those with learning disabilities, who may also have autism - and those facing health related barriers to independence and employment. We have 2 social enterprises offering catering and gardening services. Based in Wandsworth, we have no geographical boundaries.
Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD
Economic and community development, Social care, Social welfareBVF and its wholly owned subsidiary Balloon Ventures ltd are dedicated to the relief of poverty and hardship in developing countries initially focusing on Kenya and Uganda. We provide support, training and loan finance to small businesses to help them grow and create good jobs. In Kenya we also support an orphanage in Busia.
Forces Support Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareProvide relief and support to families of service personnel killed while serving in the Armed Forces by partnering with and funding UK Service Charities. Fund projects that support Families/Veterans who are experiencing financial hardship, housing issues, poor mental and or physical health. Fund projects to assist Veterans to secure employment and new skills through education and or training.
Pecan
Associations, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, EducationPecan is a community charity based in Southwark. Working in this and neighbouring boroughs. Supporting local people who are unemployed, isolated, ex-offenders, those affected by benefit changes or low income and empowering women facing multiple barriers. Services include employment programmes, training, one to one support, coaching, food programmes and community activities.
Nottingham Forest Community Trust
Economic and community development, LeisureNottingham Forest Football Club in the Community deliver high quality football, physical activity and education programmes to people of all ages and abilities in Nottingham and across the county.
First Rung LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureFoundation Learning Programme, Job Centre Plus contract.We offer accredited training for;Adult Numeracy and LiteracyUsing IT E3 & L1Key SkillsL1 National Award Working with ChildrenNVQ L1 & L2 Retail and AdministrationNVQ L2 Child CareNVQ L1 & L2 Customer ServiceNVQ L1 in Sports & LeisureEmployability Skills & Personal Development enrichment activities & work experience.
Heal Humanity LTD
Economic and community development, Housing, Saving of lives, Social welfareHeal Humanity is an international aid relief and development organisation located in the United Kingdom. Serving humanity worldwide due to poverty, afflicted by war and natural disasters, disability. Working in United Kingdom to tackle poverty, homeless, domestic violence. Projects will be Food parcels, Empowering, Medical aid, Water projects, Shelter projects, Education worldwide.
Ethnic Youth Support Team
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, LeisureThe objectives of the Ethnic Youth Support Team are to continue to focus on helping BME young people and their families living in Wales, through various projects focusing on family support, educational support, sporting activities, health and employment support.
Handcrafted Projects
Economic and community development, Social welfareOur training in woodwork, catering and house renovation is tailored to enable each and every individual to achieve their goals.We help disadvantaged people find their ideal job or start their own enterprises.We bring people excluded from society into a creative community.We also serve people in need in the North East by providing supported accommodation and affordable goods and services.
The Trust For Developing Communities
Beneficiary group, Economic and community developmentWe are a charity tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions.We deliver community development work, youth work, research and training.Community-led solutions produce longer lasting and more meaningful change. When we connect people, organisations and communities this maximises our resources and improves our well-being.
Town And Country Planning Association
Economic and community development, HousingOur activities work towards improving the art of town and country planning and in reaching our objectives: securing decent homes for everyone in a good human-scale environment combining the best features of town and country; empowering people and communities to influence decisions that affect them; and improving the planning system in accordance with the principles of sustainable development
British Fashion Council Foundation
Economic and community development, EducationEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment
Community Transport Sussex
Economic and community development, Social welfareCommunity Transport Sussex provides transport services and support to the residents & community groups across West Sussex and it's envirions, with the aim of relieving socail isolation and loneliness. Those services are aimed at all those people who, by way of; disability, age, mobility problems, financial disadvantage, rural or other isolation factor, find it difficult to access public transport.
Cambridge House And Talbot
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Social care, Social welfareCambridge House is a social action centre that works with vulnerable individuals, families and communities to tackle the injustice of poverty. Services include1. Education & respite 2. Youth empowerment 3. Employment & volunteering 4. Legal, advice & advocacy 5. Community enterprise facilities, offices, & meeting spaces
Talmud Torah Torah Veyirah D'satmar London Limited
Associations, Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, ReligionOur overarching mission is to support and improve the lives of Orthodox Jewish children and youth, through the tenets of their culture and faith, to enable them to be successful in their life, and contribute meaningfully to society at large.We do this by:Providing cultural, religious & general education.Providing community activities.Providing support and relief to the most vulnerable.
Bootstrap Company Limited
Economic and community developmentThe Bootstrap Company's charitable objects are:- To advance education and to relieve povertyWe believe in the power of people at work and play. We exist to:- Develop and manage spaces for work and play- Deliver events and projects that increase access to enterprise and culture for all- Inspire and support our network of creative and social entrepreneurs
The Trent Rivers Trust
Economic and community development, Environment, HeritageTo preserve, protect and improve the rivers and streams of the Trent catchment and the biodiversity they support, by maintaining and improving water quality by reducing the impacts of rural and urban land use upon watercourses. Maintaining, improving and restoring the natural habitat and function of streams and rivers and their floodplains.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 8,677 registered economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the economic and community development charities by income?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £9.9bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for economic and community development charities?
Across all economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 79.4%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £963k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.